WO2001039151A1 - Adaptable remote controller for multipurpose electrical appliances - Google Patents

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WO2001039151A1
WO2001039151A1 PCT/FR2000/003233 FR0003233W WO0139151A1 WO 2001039151 A1 WO2001039151 A1 WO 2001039151A1 FR 0003233 W FR0003233 W FR 0003233W WO 0139151 A1 WO0139151 A1 WO 0139151A1
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  • the present invention relates to an adaptable remote control for electrical devices having several functions to control. Many electrical devices are controlled by remote controls, such as televisions, VCRs or high-fidelity channels.
  • a device is delivered with a remote control.
  • a first solution is to obtain a remote control from the manufacturer of the device concerned.
  • such replacement remote controls are not always available in stock, and are, for the user, of a high cost price.
  • the remote controls using an infrared transmission to modify such or such function, have a coding which is specific to each device, within the same mark. A remote control is therefore specific to a specific device.
  • the object of the invention is to provide such a remote control, which can be configured very quickly and very simply by the user himself, without requiring the prior study of a very complex instruction manual.
  • the remote control to which it relates is of the type having a microprocessor containing the control codes of the various models of the main brands of apparatuses present on the market, each code being able to be selected to provide an order for example infrared intended to be received by a sensor of the device acting on the functions thereof as a function of the signal received.
  • the remote control unit includes a detector receiving a signal from the device when it is in operation and a button for programming control, the various elements being arranged in such a way that, in order to carry out the programming the remote control, it is advisable, the appliance being in operation, to press the programming control key, which causes the scrolling of the codes memorized in the microprocessor and the reception of the signal emitted by the appliance, until that, the control code of the device being reached, it stops, stop which is accompanied by a lack of detection by the remote control of a signal emitted by the device and by the stop scrolling of codes with blocking on the code which corresponds to the control code of the device.
  • the configuration of the remote control is therefore automatic since it is enough for the operator to press the programming key so that the remote control is configured to the code of the device as soon as a change of state resulting from a shutdown of this unit.
  • This operation is to be carried out only once, since the device code remains memorized by the remote control.
  • the remote control is used like a traditional remote control.
  • this remote control is to be used to control a device other than the one for which it is configured, it suffices to reprogram it as indicated above, for this other device.
  • the detector of the remote control is a light sensor which blocks the scrolling of the codes when the device does not emits more light. It is therefore the fact that the television screen no longer emits light which allows the programming of the remote control on command of the sensor which is no longer impressed by the light of the television.
  • the remote control unit must, in such a case, be oriented so that the light sensor is turned towards the television, during the programming period.
  • the remote control detector is a magnetic field sensor.
  • Figures 2 to 4 are three views schematically representing this remote control and a television during three programming phases.
  • the remote control 2 represented in FIG. 1 comprises a box containing an infrared transmitter 3, delivering control pulses which are obtained by actuation of a certain number of function keys 4.
  • This box contains a microprocessor 5 with which is associated a memory area containing the order codes of the various models of the main brands of devices present on the market.
  • This box also includes a button 6 for programming the remote control, as well as a light detector 7.
  • the programming key 6 acts on the microprocessor 5 so as to scroll through the stored codes as well as the transmission of these codes by the infrared transmitter 3, continuously.
  • the light detector 7 is connected to the microprocessor 5 so as to cut off the scrolling of the codes and to keep in memory the last code having scrolled, as soon as the detector 7 no longer receives light.
  • the operator puts a television set 8 to control under tension so that the television screen emits light.
  • the remote control 2 is oriented so that the light detector 7 is turned towards the television.
  • the operator actuates the programming key 6.
  • the remote control then successively sends the various codes stored in memory to the television, the code sent corresponding to a code enabling the television to be stopped.
  • the code corresponding to that of the television is transmitted by the box, and as shown in FIG. 4, the television switches off, and instantly the detector 7 of the remote control no longer receives light.
  • the detector 7 controls the stopping of the scrolling of the codes and controls the memorization of the code having stopped the television, which corresponds to the code to be used to control this device.
  • the operator can then use the remote control like a traditional remote control, with all its usual functions.
  • the invention brings a great improvement to the existing technique by providing an adaptable remote control, the programming of which is carried out automatically, therefore not requiring complex maneuvers after reading a manual.
  • the invention is not limited to the sole embodiment of this remote control, described above by way of example, on the contrary it embraces all of its variants.
  • the detector that the housing comprises may not be a light detector but a detector of another type, such as a magnetic field detector, without however leaving the framework of the 'invention.

Abstract

The invention concerns a remote controller comprising a microprocessor (5) associated with a memory containing control codes for a number of appliances, a programming key (6) for scrolling the stored codes and a detector (7) sensing that the appliance to be controlled is off, which stores the code transmitted by the remote controller enabling the appliance to be switched off.

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TELECOMMANDE ADAPTABLE POUR APPAREILS ELECTRIQUES DISPOSANT DE PLUSIEURS FONCTIONS A COMMANDER ADAPTABLE REMOTE CONTROL FOR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES HAVING MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS TO ORDER
La présente invention a pour objet une télécommande adaptable pour appareils électriques disposant de plusieurs fonctions à commander. De nombreux appareils électriques sont commandés par des télécommandes, tels que des téléviseurs, magnétoscopes ou chaînes haute- fidélité.The present invention relates to an adaptable remote control for electrical devices having several functions to control. Many electrical devices are controlled by remote controls, such as televisions, VCRs or high-fidelity channels.
Un appareil est livré avec une télécommande. Toutefois, il n'est pas rare que l'utilisateur, par suite de négligence ou de façon accidentelle, détériore sa télécommande, ce qui nécessite un remplacement de celle-ci.A device is delivered with a remote control. However, it is not uncommon for the user, due to negligence or accidentally, to deteriorate his remote control, which requires replacement thereof.
Une première solution consiste à se procurer une télécommande auprès du fabricant de l'appareil concerné. Toutefois, de telles télécommandes de rechange ne sont pas toujours disponibles en stock, et sont, pour l'utilisateur, d'un prix de revient élevé. En effet, les télécommandes, utilisant une transmission infrarouge pour modifier telle ou telle fonction, disposent d'un codage qui est propre à chaque appareil, à l'intérieur d'une même marque. Une télécommande est donc spécifique à un appareil déterminé.A first solution is to obtain a remote control from the manufacturer of the device concerned. However, such replacement remote controls are not always available in stock, and are, for the user, of a high cost price. Indeed, the remote controls, using an infrared transmission to modify such or such function, have a coding which is specific to each device, within the same mark. A remote control is therefore specific to a specific device.
Il est connu, notamment par les documents US-A-5 654 714 et EP-A-0 577 267, de réaliser une télécommande adaptable qui contient les codes de commande d'un certain nombre d'appareils. L'accès à chaque code de commande est réalisé par composition sur le clavier du boîtier de télécommande d'un code numérique ou alphanumérique spécifique d'au moins quatre caractères. Il convient donc, pour sélectionner le code de commande d'un appareil, de disposer d'une notice volumineuse identifiant les codes d'accès aux différents codes de commande. Outre la difficulté de recherche et de sélection des codes, la perte de la notice rend difficile la réalisation d'une configuration ultérieure de la télécommande.It is known, in particular from documents US-A-5,654,714 and EP-A-0 577 267, to produce an adaptable remote control which contains the control codes of a certain number of devices. Access to each control code is achieved by dialing a specific numeric or alphanumeric code of at least four characters on the keyboard of the remote control unit. To select the control code for a device, it is therefore advisable to have a voluminous notice identifying the access codes for the different control codes. In addition to the difficulty of finding and selecting codes, the loss of the manual makes it difficult to carry out a subsequent configuration of the remote control.
Le but de l'invention est de fournir une telle télécommande, qui puisse être configurée très rapidement et très simplement par l'utilisateur lui-même, sans nécessiter l'étude préalable d'une notice d'instructions très complexes.The object of the invention is to provide such a remote control, which can be configured very quickly and very simply by the user himself, without requiring the prior study of a very complex instruction manual.
La télécommande qu'elle concerne est du type possédant un microprocesseur contenant les codes de commande des différents modèles des principales marques d'appareils présents sur le marché, chaque code pouvant être sélectionné pour fournir une commande par exemple infrarouge destinée à être reçue par un capteur de l'appareil agissant sur les fonctions de celui-ci en fonction du signal reçu.The remote control to which it relates is of the type having a microprocessor containing the control codes of the various models of the main brands of apparatuses present on the market, each code being able to be selected to provide an order for example infrared intended to be received by a sensor of the device acting on the functions thereof as a function of the signal received.
Suivant l'invention, le boîtier de télécommande comporte un détecteur recevant un signal en provenance de l'appareil lorsque celui-ci est en fonctionnement et une touche de commande de la programmation, les différents éléments étant agencés de telle façon que, pour réaliser la programmation de la télécommande, il convient, l'appareil étant en fonctionnement, d'appuyer sur la touche de commande de programmation, ce qui provoque le défilement des codes mémorisés dans le microprocesseur et la réception du signal émis par l'appareil, jusqu'à ce que, le code de commande de l'appareil étant atteint, celui-ci s'arrête, arrêt qui s'accompagne d'une absence de détection par la télécommande d'un signal émis par l'appareil et par l'arrêt du défilement des codes avec blocage sur le code qui correspond au code de commande de l'appareil. La configuration de la télécommande est donc automatique puisqu'il suffit à l'opérateur d'appuyer sur la touche de programmation pour que la télécommande se configure sur le code de l'appareil dès que se produit un changement d'état résultant d'un arrêt de cet appareil.According to the invention, the remote control unit includes a detector receiving a signal from the device when it is in operation and a button for programming control, the various elements being arranged in such a way that, in order to carry out the programming the remote control, it is advisable, the appliance being in operation, to press the programming control key, which causes the scrolling of the codes memorized in the microprocessor and the reception of the signal emitted by the appliance, until that, the control code of the device being reached, it stops, stop which is accompanied by a lack of detection by the remote control of a signal emitted by the device and by the stop scrolling of codes with blocking on the code which corresponds to the control code of the device. The configuration of the remote control is therefore automatic since it is enough for the operator to press the programming key so that the remote control is configured to the code of the device as soon as a change of state resulting from a shutdown of this unit.
Cette opération n'est à effectuer qu'une seule fois, puisque le code de l'appareil demeure mémorisé par la télécommande. Pour l'utilisation ultérieure de l'appareil, la télécommande est utilisée comme une télécommande traditionnelle. Lorsque cette télécommande doit être utilisée pour commander un autre appareil que celui pour lequel elle est configurée, il suffit de la reprogrammer de la façon indiquée précédemment, pour cet autre appareil.This operation is to be carried out only once, since the device code remains memorized by the remote control. For later use of the device, the remote control is used like a traditional remote control. When this remote control is to be used to control a device other than the one for which it is configured, it suffices to reprogram it as indicated above, for this other device.
Suivant une première forme d'exécution de cette télécommande, dans le cas d'un appareil émettant une lumière, tel qu'un téléviseur, le détecteur de la télécommande est un capteur de lumière qui bloque le défilement des codes lorsque l'appareil n'émet plus de lumière. C'est donc le fait que l'écran de la télévision n'émette plus de lumière qui permet la programmation de la télécommande sur commande du capteur qui n'est plus impressionné par la lumière de la télévision. Le boîtier de la télécommande doit, dans un tel cas être orienté de tel sorte que le capteur de lumière soit tourné vers la télévision, en période de programmation. Suivant une autre forme d'exécution de cette télécommande, le détecteur de la télécommande est un capteur de champ magnétique. De toute façon, l'invention sera bien comprise à l'aide de la description qui suit, en référence au dessin schématique annexé représentant, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, une forme d'exécution de cette télécommande. Figure 1 est une vue en élévation d'un boîtier de télécommandeAccording to a first embodiment of this remote control, in the case of a device emitting light, such as a television, the detector of the remote control is a light sensor which blocks the scrolling of the codes when the device does not emits more light. It is therefore the fact that the television screen no longer emits light which allows the programming of the remote control on command of the sensor which is no longer impressed by the light of the television. The remote control unit must, in such a case, be oriented so that the light sensor is turned towards the television, during the programming period. According to another embodiment of this remote control, the remote control detector is a magnetic field sensor. In any case, the invention will be clearly understood with the aid of the description which follows, with reference to the appended diagrammatic drawing representing, by way of nonlimiting example, an embodiment of this remote control. Figure 1 is an elevational view of a remote control unit
Figures 2 à 4 sont trois vues représentant schématiquement cette télécommande et un téléviseur au cours de trois phases de programmation.Figures 2 to 4 are three views schematically representing this remote control and a television during three programming phases.
La télécommande 2 représentée à la figure 1 comprend un boîtier contenant un émetteur infrarouge 3, délivrant des impulsions de commande qui sont obtenues par actionnement d'un certain nombre de touches de fonction 4. Ce boîtier contient un microprocesseur 5 auquel est associée une zone mémoire contenant les codes de commande des différents modèles des principales marques d'appareils présents sur le marché. Ce boîtier comprend également une touche 6 de programmation de la télécommande, ainsi qu'un détecteur de lumière 7.The remote control 2 represented in FIG. 1 comprises a box containing an infrared transmitter 3, delivering control pulses which are obtained by actuation of a certain number of function keys 4. This box contains a microprocessor 5 with which is associated a memory area containing the order codes of the various models of the main brands of devices present on the market. This box also includes a button 6 for programming the remote control, as well as a light detector 7.
La touche de programmation 6 agit sur le microprocesseur 5 de façon à réaliser un défilement des codes mémorisés ainsi que l'émission de ces codes par l'émetteur infrarouge 3, de façon continue. Le détecteur de lumière 7 est relié au microprocesseur 5 de façon à couper le défilement des codes et conserver en mémoire le dernier code ayant défilé, dès que le détecteur 7 ne reçoit plus de lumière.The programming key 6 acts on the microprocessor 5 so as to scroll through the stored codes as well as the transmission of these codes by the infrared transmitter 3, continuously. The light detector 7 is connected to the microprocessor 5 so as to cut off the scrolling of the codes and to keep in memory the last code having scrolled, as soon as the detector 7 no longer receives light.
Le fonctionnement de cette télécommande est le suivant.The operation of this remote control is as follows.
Dans une première phase, et comme représenté à la figure 2, l'opérateur met un téléviseur 8 à commander sous tension de telle sorte que l'écran du téléviseur émette de la lumière. La télécommande 2 est orientée de telle sorte que le détecteur 7 de lumière soit tourné du côté du téléviseur.In a first phase, and as shown in FIG. 2, the operator puts a television set 8 to control under tension so that the television screen emits light. The remote control 2 is oriented so that the light detector 7 is turned towards the television.
Comme montré à la figure 3, l'opérateur actionne la touche de programmation 6. La télécommande envoie alors successivement les différents codes mémorisés au téléviseur, le code envoyé correspondant à un code permettant l'arrêt du téléviseur. Lorsque le code correspondant à celui du téléviseur est émis par le boîtier, et comme montré à la figure 4, le téléviseur s'éteint, et instantanément le détecteur 7 de la télécommande ne reçoit plus de lumière. Le détecteur 7 commande l'arrêt du défilement des codes et commande la mémorisation du code ayant arrêté le téléviseur, qui correspond au code devant être utilisé pour la commande de cet appareil. L'opérateur peut alors utiliser la télécommande comme une télécommande traditionnelle, avec toutes ses fonctions habituelles.As shown in FIG. 3, the operator actuates the programming key 6. The remote control then successively sends the various codes stored in memory to the television, the code sent corresponding to a code enabling the television to be stopped. When the code corresponding to that of the television is transmitted by the box, and as shown in FIG. 4, the television switches off, and instantly the detector 7 of the remote control no longer receives light. The detector 7 controls the stopping of the scrolling of the codes and controls the memorization of the code having stopped the television, which corresponds to the code to be used to control this device. The operator can then use the remote control like a traditional remote control, with all its usual functions.
Comme il ressort de ce qui précède, l'invention apporte une grande amélioration à la technique existante en fournissant une télécommande adaptable, dont la programmation est réalisée automatiquement, ne nécessitant donc pas des manœuvres complexes après lecture d'un mode d'emploi.As is apparent from the above, the invention brings a great improvement to the existing technique by providing an adaptable remote control, the programming of which is carried out automatically, therefore not requiring complex maneuvers after reading a manual.
Comme il va de soi l'invention ne se limite pas à la seule forme d'exécution de cette télécommande, décrite ci-dessus à titre d'exemple, elle en embrasse au contraire toutes les variantes. C'est ainsi notamment que le détecteur que comporte le boîtier pourrait ne pas être un détecteur de lumière mais un détecteur d'un autre type, tel qu'un détecteur de champ magnétique, sans que l'on sorte pour autant du cadre de l'invention. As it goes without saying, the invention is not limited to the sole embodiment of this remote control, described above by way of example, on the contrary it embraces all of its variants. Thus, in particular, the detector that the housing comprises may not be a light detector but a detector of another type, such as a magnetic field detector, without however leaving the framework of the 'invention.

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1 . Télécommande adaptable pour appareils électriques disposant de plusieurs fonctions à commander, possédant un microprocesseur contenant les codes de commande des différents modèles des principales marques d'appareils présents sur le marché, chaque code pouvant être sélectionné pour fournir une commande par exemple infrarouge destinée à être reçue par un capteur de l'appareil agissant sur les fonctions de celui-ci en fonction du signal reçu, caractérisée en ce que le boîtier (2) de télécommande comporte un détecteur (7) recevant un signal en provenance de l'appareil lorsque celui-ci est en fonctionnement et une touche (6) de commande de la programmation, les différents éléments étant agencés de telle façon que, pour réaliser la programmation de la télécommande, il convient, l'appareil étant en fonctionnement, d'appuyer sur la touche de commande (6) de programmation, ce qui provoque le défilement des codes mémorisés dans le microprocesseur (5) et la réception du signal émis par l'appareil, jusqu'à ce que, le code de commande de l'appareil étant atteint, celui-ci s'arrête, arrêt qui s'accompagne d'une absence de détection par la télécommande d'un signal émis par l'appareil et par l'arrêt du défilement des codes avec blocage sur le code qui correspond au code de commande de l'appareil.1. Adaptable remote control for electrical devices having several functions to control, having a microprocessor containing the control codes of the various models of the main brands of devices present on the market, each code being able to be selected to provide a command for example infrared intended to be received by a device sensor acting on the functions thereof depending on the received signal, characterized in that the remote control unit (2) includes a detector (7) receiving a signal from the device when it this is in operation and a button (6) for programming control, the various elements being arranged in such a way that, in order to carry out the programming of the remote control, it is advisable, the appliance being in operation, to press the button programming command (6), which causes the codes stored in the microprocessor (5) to scroll and re reception of the signal emitted by the device, until, the command code of the device being reached, it stops, stop which is accompanied by a lack of detection by the remote control of a signal emitted by the device and by stopping the scrolling of the codes with blocking on the code which corresponds to the command code of the device.
2. Télécommande selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que, dans le cas d'un appareil émettant une lumière, tel qu'un téléviseur (8), le détecteur (7) de la télécommande est un capteur de lumière qui bloque le défilement des codes lorsque l'appareil n'émet plus de lumière.2. Remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that, in the case of a device emitting light, such as a television (8), the detector (7) of the remote control is a light sensor which blocks scrolling codes when the device no longer emits light.
3. Télécommande selon la revendication 1 , caractérisée en ce que le détecteur de la télécommande est un capteur de champ magnétique. 3. Remote control according to claim 1, characterized in that the remote control detector is a magnetic field sensor.
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